Cwmavon Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

October 2025 saw Cwmavon maintain a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 41.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This marked a continuation of the area’s historically lower crime profile, though seasonal factors likely contributed to specific patterns. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 56.5% of all reported crimes, with 13 incidents recorded. This category’s rate (2.6 per 1,000) was 2% below the UK average, suggesting localised factors may temper broader national trends. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also featured prominently, though both were significantly below UK averages—anti-social behaviour at 0.4 per 1,000 (68% below UK levels) and public order at 0.4 per 1,000 (25% below). The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, the transition to British Summer Time, and Halloween—may have influenced crime dynamics, with increased indoor activity reducing property crime but creating conditions for late-night incidents. Cwmavon’s built-up character within Neath Port Talbot, a commuter-oriented area with mixed residential and industrial zones, likely shapes these patterns. The overall crime rate, while low, highlights the need for vigilance during periods of heightened community activity.

October 2025 witnessed notable month-on-month increases in bicycle theft and theft from the person, both doubling from zero to one incident. This sharp rise, though numerically small, may signal emerging risks tied to seasonal activities, such as Halloween-related events or increased pedestrian traffic. Conversely, public order offences fell by 60.0% (from five to two), potentially reflecting reduced outdoor gatherings during the transition to darker evenings. Violent crimes, however, remained the dominant category, with 13 incidents reported—over half of all crimes—though their rate (2.6 per 1,000) remained 2% below the UK average. Bicycle theft’s rate (0.2 per 1,000) was 150% above the UK average, a stark contrast to other categories like burglary (0.2 per 1,000, 33% below UK levels). Residents should be particularly alert to the doubling of theft-related crimes, as these often occur in high-traffic areas or during festivals. The shift in crime mix—from property crimes (5) to violent crimes (13)—suggests a temporary imbalance that may warrant closer monitoring.

Cwmavon’s crime rate in October 2025 (4.5 per 1,000) was 11.4% lower than the previous month’s rate of 5.1 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. Over the course of the month, 23 crimes occurred, averaging roughly one crime per day—a pace significantly slower than the UK average. Monthly exposure calculations indicate that, over October, one reported crime occurred for every 221 residents—a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents within the area’s population of 5,094. This rate is consistent with Cwmavon’s historical position as a relatively safe built-up area within Neath Port Talbot, though the doubling of bicycle theft and theft from the person underscores the need for targeted awareness. When compared to the UK average, Cwmavon’s overall crime profile remains markedly lower, but specific categories like bicycle theft highlight vulnerabilities that may require localised solutions. The daily crime count of one per day, while low, serves as a reminder that even infrequent incidents can have significant local impact, particularly during high-risk periods like Halloween.